Import/export HS code 38089490: Various disinfectants
Other unspecified chemicals used for disinfection purposes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 17,974,954 |
| Netherlands | 13,897,834 |
| Germany | 11,382,014 |
| Belgium | 10,923,264 |
| France | 8,017,509 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 9,854,477 | 8,120,477 | -1,734,000 |
| Netherlands | 8,231,183 | 5,666,651 | -2,564,532 |
| Germany | 6,353,933 | 5,028,081 | -1,325,852 |
| Belgium | 5,997,195 | 4,926,069 | -1,071,126 |
| France | 4,413,758 | 3,603,751 | -810,007 |
| Italy | 3,161,298 | 2,800,747 | -360,551 |
| United States | 2,019,630 | 1,246,175 | -773,455 |
| Ireland | 1,229,085 | 1,253,636 | +24,551 |
| Switzerland | 1,221,673 | 884,791 | -336,882 |
| China | 1,214,669 | 866,637 | -348,032 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 18,806,732 |
| Germany | 13,586,702 |
| France | 9,797,762 |
| Belgium | 6,941,127 |
| Italy | 6,387,660 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,377,975 | 8,428,757 | -1,949,218 |
| Germany | 7,887,304 | 5,699,398 | -2,187,906 |
| France | 5,269,763 | 4,527,999 | -741,764 |
| Belgium | 3,577,393 | 3,363,734 | -213,659 |
| Italy | 3,446,896 | 2,940,764 | -506,132 |
| Netherlands | 3,487,731 | 2,257,670 | -1,230,061 |
| United States | 2,365,403 | 2,097,669 | -267,734 |
| China | 1,268,828 | 934,685 | -334,143 |
| Ireland | 1,024,984 | 802,621 | -222,363 |
| Indonesia | 851,745 | 925,313 | +73,568 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Essex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,807,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,261,579 |
| Air transport | 4,061,112 |
| Other | 3,466,974 |
| Road transport | 94,678 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,380,579 | 21,426,962 | -4,953,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,697,261 | 13,564,318 | -3,132,943 |
| Air transport | 3,067,249 | 993,863 | -2,073,386 |
| Other | 2,068,301 | 1,398,673 | -669,628 |
| Road transport | 24,484 | 70,194 | +45,710 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,777,916 |
| Dover | 14,513,137 |
| Hull | 5,930,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,869,973 |
| Felixstowe | 5,552,143 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,945,763 | 8,832,153 | -6,113,610 |
| Dover | 8,285,622 | 6,227,515 | -2,058,107 |
| Hull | 3,287,071 | 2,643,914 | -643,157 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,843,138 | 3,026,835 | +183,697 |
| Felixstowe | 2,702,684 | 2,849,459 | +146,775 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,181,966 | 3,827,518 | +2,645,552 |
| London | 2,126,633 | 1,502,147 | -624,486 |
| 000 | 2,068,301 | 1,398,673 | -669,628 |
| Harwich | 1,730,059 | 620,543 | -1,109,516 |
| Southampton | 1,104,155 | 1,008,732 | -95,423 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 85 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 40 |
| Other manufacturing | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 68 |
| 2025-11 | 72 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 76 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED | 66 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 58 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 48 |
| MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD | 48 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 48 |
| CHRISTEYNS FOOD HYGIENE LTD | 48 |
| STERIS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 48 |
| SCHULKE & MAYR UK LIMITED | 48 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 110 |
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 36,641,576 |
| Netherlands | 29,246,896 |
| Belgium | 18,031,293 |
| China | 15,302,760 |
| Germany | 14,133,557 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,981,744 | 17,659,832 | -1,321,912 |
| Netherlands | 17,076,803 | 12,170,093 | -4,906,710 |
| Belgium | 9,862,387 | 8,168,906 | -1,693,481 |
| China | 9,079,429 | 6,223,331 | -2,856,098 |
| Germany | 7,533,682 | 6,599,875 | -933,807 |
| France | 8,600,434 | 5,165,483 | -3,434,951 |
| Italy | 6,283,129 | 5,267,489 | -1,015,640 |
| Viet Nam | 6,863,532 | 2,983,611 | -3,879,921 |
| Brazil | 5,851,720 | 3,796,741 | -2,054,979 |
| Spain | 5,011,046 | 3,281,996 | -1,729,050 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 667,814 |
| XI | 561,666 |
| France | 381,704 |
| United States | 53,541 |
| Ireland | 47,343 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 322,351 | 345,463 | +23,112 |
| XI | 294,905 | 266,761 | -28,144 |
| France | 180,249 | 201,455 | +21,206 |
| United States | 52,477 | 1,064 | -51,413 |
| Ireland | 23,393 | 23,950 | +557 |
| Spain | 250 | 17,829 | +17,579 |
| Belgium | 13,479 | 2,603 | -10,876 |
| Germany | 5,203 | 1,737 | -3,466 |
| Poland | 1,346 | 0 | -1,346 |
| Czechia | 447 | 879 | +432 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,281,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,442,324 |
| Other | 4,789,067 |
| Air transport | 3,191,138 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,438,893 | 65,842,121 | -16,596,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,362,008 | 47,080,316 | -22,281,692 |
| Other | 2,695,299 | 2,093,768 | -601,531 |
| Air transport | 1,690,827 | 1,500,311 | -190,516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,924,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,530,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,195,445 |
| Felixstowe | 40,078,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,723,481 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,083,463 | 28,841,429 | -9,242,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,068,710 | 20,461,750 | -3,606,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,015,677 | 19,179,768 | -4,835,909 |
| Felixstowe | 27,098,207 | 12,980,388 | -14,117,819 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,024,596 | 7,698,885 | -4,325,711 |
| Southampton | 10,304,589 | 7,237,916 | -3,066,673 |
| Holyhead | 5,046,496 | 7,024,882 | +1,978,386 |
| 000 | 2,695,299 | 2,093,768 | -601,531 |
| Dover | 3,298,436 | 1,281,609 | -2,016,827 |
| Harwich | 1,861,337 | 2,516,360 | +655,023 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38089490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unspecified chemicals used for disinfection purposes